UC-NRLF 
I 


C  R 


t  lit,   ' 


SB    m,5    077 


,/AR  DEPARTMENT  :  QUARTERMASTER  CORPS 


ILLUSTRATIONS 


OF 


Bunting  Flags,  Colors, 
Standards,  etc. 


WASHINGTON 

GOVERNMENT  PRINTING  OFFICE 

1914 


WAR  DEPARTMENT  :  QUARTERMASTER  CORPS 


ILLUSTRATIONS 

OF 

Bunting  Flags,  Colors, 
Standards,  etc. 


WASHINGTON 

GOVERNMENT  PRINTING  OFFICE 

1914 


/3 


FLAGS 


345919 


mi 
%% 

«#© 

I 

H 
2 

Q 

58 

5 
S 

S3 

WW 

• 

Bq^bJj 

PRESIDENT  (small) 

HHflBHHHHHi       HHHHI 

— © 
ij 

U5C0 


I 

CO 

I 

fa 

o 


3 

H 

s 


1  *e  'c 


10 


,  ...:?'.€. 


. 


- 
^  1 


o 


AUTOI 

MOBILE                                                              (SS 

MAJOR  GENERAL 
BRIGADIER  GENERAL 

ches  fly     \ 
ches  hoist/ 

23 


AUTOfl 

MOBILE                                                                (»g 

ARTILLERY  DISTRICT  COMMANDER 

ches  fly     \ 
ches  hoist/ 

CHIEF  UMPIRE 

24 


COLORS 


27 


^ 


- 

O 

— 

< 

55 


STANDARDS 


PENNANTS 


32 


GUIDONS 


13 


No.   1201 

SPECIFICATIONS 

For  BUNTING  FLAGS,  COLORS,  STAND- 
ARDS,    PENNANTS,    and  GUIDONS 

Adopted  Feb.  21,  1914,  in  lieu  of  Specifications  Nos.  276, 
380.  712.  714.  725.  726.727.729,739.901.906.912.946, 
947.  948.  949.  1027.  1028.  1029.  1042.  1093.  and  1153. 
which  are  canceled  V 


48 


SPECIFICATIONS    FOR    FLAGS 


FOR  THE  PRESIDENT. 

LARGE. 

Materials. 

The  field  to  be  made  of  blue  bunting.  Other  materials:  White  duck, 
8-ounce;  jute  webbing,  2\  inches  wide;  galvanized-iron  staple  and  ring; 
copper  rivets;  W.  B.  linen  thread,  No.  70;  and  sewing  cotton,  No.  50. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  14.40  feet  fly  and  10.20  feet  hoist. 

Design. 

To  bear  in  center  the  official  coat  of  arms  of  the  United  States,  of  suitable 
size;  the  device,  as  well  as  the  field,  to  be  dyed  in  proper  colors,  which 
must  be  fast. 

Heading. 

To  be  of  duck,  3  inches  wide,  interlined  with  jute  webbing  and  stitched 
with  linen  thread.  To  have  a  staple  and  ring  at  each  end  fastened  with 
copper  rivets. 

Workmanship. 

End  and  sides  of  flag  to  be  turned  in  and  stitched  with  sewing  cotton. 
At  upper  and  lower  corners  next  to  heading  to  be  placed  a  triangular  stay 
piece  of  blue  bunting. 

SMALL. 

Materials. 

The  field  to  be  made  of  blue  bunting.  Other  materials:  White  duck, 
8-ounce;  jute  webbing,  Ih  inches  wide;  brass  grommets,  No.  2;  W.  B.  linen 
thread,  No.  70;  and  sewing  cotton,  No.  50. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  5.13  feet  fly  and  3.6  feet  hoist. 

Design. 

To  bear  in  center  the  official  coat  of  arms  of  the  United  States,  of  suitable 
size;  the  device,  as  well  as  the  field,  to  be  dyed  in  proper  colors,  which 
must  be  fast. 

Heading. 

To  be  of  duck,  2  inches  wide,  interlined  with  jute  webbing,  and  stitched 
with  linen  thread.  To  have  a  brass  grommet  at  each  end,  1§  inches 
from  end. 

Workmanship. 

End  and  sides  of  flag  to  be  turned  in  and  stitched  with  sewing  cotton. 
At  upper  and  lower  corners  next  to  heading  to  be  placed  a  triangular  stay 
piece  of  blue  bunting. 


49 


SPECIFICATIONS    FOR    FLAGS 

FOR  THE  SECRETARY  OF  WAR. 

LARGE. 

Materials. 

The  field  to  be  made  of  scarlet  bunting.     Other  materials:  White  duck, 
8-ounce;  jute  webbing,  1\  inches  wide;  galvanized-iron  staple  and  ring; 
copper  rivets;  W.  B.  linen  thread,  No.  70;  and  sewing  cotton,  No.  50. 
Dimensions, 

To  be  12  feet  fly  and  6  feet  8  inches  hoist. 
Design. 

In  each  of  the  four  corners  shall  be  a  5-pointed  white  star  with  one  point 
upward,  the  points  of  each  star  to  lie  in  the  circumference  of  an  imaginary 
circle  of  5  inches  radius;  the  centers  of  these  stars  to  be  17  inches  from  the 
short  sides  and  12  inches  from  the  long  sides  of  the  flag.  In  the  center  of 
the  flag  shall  be  the  official  coat  of  arms  of  the  United  States,  of  suitable 
size.  The  device,  as  well  as  the  field  of  the  flag,  to  be  dyed  in  proper  colors, 
which  must  be  fast. 
Heading. 

To  be  of  duck,  3  inches  wide,  interlined  with  jute  webbing,  and  stitched 
with  linen  thread.    To  have  a  staple  and  ring  at  each  end  fastened  with 
copper  rivets. 
Workmanship. 

End  and  sides  of  flag  to  be  turned  in  and  stitched  with  sewing  cotton. 
At  upper  and  lower  corners  next  to  heading  to  be  placed  a  triangular  stay 
piece  of  scarlet  bunting. 

SMALL. 

Materials. 

The  field  to  be  made  of  scarlet  bunting.     Other  materials:  White  duck, 
8-ounce;  jute  webbing,  \\  inches  wide;  brass  grommets,  No.  2;  W.  B.  linen 
thread,  No.  70;  and  sewing  cotton,  No.  50. 
Dimensions. 

To  be  5.13  feet  fly  and  3.6  feet  hoist. 
Design. 

In  each  of  the  four  corners  shall  be  a  5-pointed  white  star  with  one  point 
upward,  the  points  of  each  star  to  lie  in  the  circumference  of  an  imaginary 
circle  of  5  inches  radius;  the  centers  of  these  stars  to  be  17  inches  from  the 
short  sides  and  12  inches  from  the  long  sides  of  the  flag.  In  the  center  of 
the  flag  shall  be  the  official  coat  of  arms  of  the  United  States,  of  suitable 
size.  The  device,  as  well  as  the  field  of  the  flag,  to  be  dyed  in  proper  colors, 
which  must  be  fast.  *■ 

Heading. 

To  be  of  duck,  2  inches  wide,  interlined  with  jute  webbing,  and  stitched 
with  linen  thread.    To  have  a  brass  grommet  at  each  end,   \\  inches 
from  end. 
Workmanship. 

End  and  sides  of  flag  to  be  turned  in  and  stitched  with  sewing  cotton. 
At  upper  and  lower  corners  next  to  heading  to  be  placed  a  triangular  stay 
piece  of  scarlet  bunting. 


50 


SPECIFICATIONS    FOR    FLAGS 

FOR  THE  ASSISTANT  SECRETARY  OF  WAR. 

LARGE. 

Materials. 

The  field  to  be  made  of  white  bunting.  Other  materials:  White  duck, 
8-ounce;  jute  webbing,  2h  inches  wide;  galvanized-iron  staple  and  ring; 
copper  rivets;  W.  B.  linen  thread,  No.  70;  and  sewing  cotton,  No.  50. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  12  feet  fly  and  6  feet  8  inches  hoist. 
Design. 

In  each  of  the  four  corners  shall  be  a  5-pointed  scarlet  star  with  one  point 
upward,  the  points  of  each  star  to  lie  in  the  circumference  of  an  imaginary 
circle  of  5  inches  radius;  the  centers  of  these  stars  to  be  17  inches  from  the 
short  sides  and  12  inches  from  the  long  sides  of  the  flag.  In  the  center  of 
the  flag  shall  be  the  official  coat  of  arms  of  the  United  States,  of  suitable 
size.  The  device  to  be  dyed  in  proper  colors,  which  must  be  fast. 
Heading. 

To  be  of  duck,  3  inches  wide  interlined  with  jute  webbing,  and  stitched 
with  linen  thread.    To  have  a  staple  and  ring  at  each  end  fastened  with 
copper  rivets. 
Workmanship. 

End  and  sides  of  flag  to  be  turned  in  and  stitched  with  sewing  cotton. 
At  upper  and  lower  corners  next  to  heading  to  be  placed  a  triangular  stay 
piece  of  white  bunting. 

SMALL. 

Materials. 

The  field  to  be  made  of  white  bunting.     Other  materials:  White  duck,  8 
ounce;  jute  webbing,  1£  inches  wide;  brass  grommets,  No.  2;  W,  B.  linen 
thread,  No.  70;  and  sewing  cotton,  No.  50. 
Dimensions. 

To  be  5.13  feet  fly  and  3.6  feet  hoist. 
Design. 

In  each  of  the  four  corners  shall  be  a  5-pointed  scarlet  star  with  one  point 
upward,  the  points  of  each  star  to  lie  in  the  circumference  of  an  imaginary 
circle  of  5  inches  radius;  the  centers  of  these  stars  to  be  17  inches  from  the 
short  sides  and  12  inches  from  the  long  sides  of  the  flag.  In  the  center  of 
the  flag  shall  be  the  official  coat  of  arms  of  the  United  States,  of  suitable 
size.  The  device  to  be  dyed  in  proper  colors,  which  must  be  fast. 
Heading. 

To  be  of  duck,  2  inches  wide,  interlined  with  jute  webbing,  and  stitched 
with  linen  thread.    To  have  a  brass  grommet  at  each  end,  1|  inches  from 
end. 
Workmanship. 

End  and  sides  of  flag  to  be  turned  in  and  stitched  with  sewing  cotton. 
At  upper  and  lower  corners  next  to  heading  to  be  placed  a  triangular  stay 
piece  of  white  bunting. 


SPECIFICATIONS    FOR    FLAGS 


GARRISON. 

Materials. 

To  be  made  of  red,  white,  and  blue  bunting;  white  muslin;  white  duck; 
8  ounce;  jute  webbing,  3  inches  wide;  galvanized-iron  staple  and  ring; 
copper  rivets;  W.  B.  linen  thread,  No.  70;  and  sewing  cotton,  No.  50. 
Dimensions. 

To  be  38  feet  fly  and  20  feet  hoist. 
Design. 

To  consist  of  13  horizontal  stripes  of  equal  width,  7  red  and  6  white,  each 
to  be  about  18^  inches  in  width,  alternating  red  and  white,  beginning  with 
red  at  the  top.  The  union  of  the  flag  will  be  of  blue  bunting,  placed  in 
the  upper  corner  next  to  the  heading;  the  hoist  will  be  about  lOf  feet  and 
the  fly  about  15  feet,  and  will  contain  48  stars  of  white  muslin  arranged 
horizontally  in  six  rows,  8  stars  in  each  row.  Stars  to  rest  on  two  points, 
each  measuring  about  14£  inches  from  point  to  point  and  be  neatly  stitched 
on  both  sides  of  the  flag. 
Heading. 

To  be  of  duck,  3£  inches  wide,  single  stitched  on  each  edge  with  linen 
thread  and  interlined  with  jute  webbing.    To  have  a  staple  and  ring  at 
each  end  fastened  with  copper  rivets.    Ends  of  heading  to  be  securely 
whipped  with  linen  thread. 
Workmanship. 

All  seams  to  be  |  inch.  The  end  of  flag  to  be  turned  in  about  1  inch  in 
two  thicknesses  and  stitched  with  three  rows  of  stitching.  End  of  union 
where  joined  to  stripes  to  be  stitched  with  two  rows  of  stitching.  At  the 
upper  and  lower  corners  of  flag  next  to  heading  shall  be  placed  a  triangular 
stay  piece  of  bunting. 

V 

POST. 

Materials. 

To  be  made  of  red,  white,  and  blue  bunting;  white  muslin;  white  duck, 
8  ounce;  jute  webbing,  2\  inches  wide;  galvanized-iron  staple  and  ring; 
copper  rivets;  W.  B.  linen  thread,  No.  70;  and  sewing  cotton,  No.  50. 
Dimensions. 

To  be  19  feet  fly  and  10  feet  hoist. 
Design. 

To  consist  of  13  horizontal  stripes  of  equal  width,  7  red  and  6  white,  each 
to  be  about  9J  inches  in  width,  alternating  red  and  white,  beginning  with 
red  at  the  top.  The  union  of  the  flag  will  be  of  blue  bunting,  placed  in  the 
upper  corner  next  to  the  heading;  the  hoist  will  be  about  5J  feet  and  the 
fly  about  1\  feet,  and  will  contain  48  stars  of  white  muslin  arranged  hori- 
zontally in  six  rows,  8  stars  in  each  row.  Stars  to  rest  on  two  points,  each 
measuring  about  7£  inches  from  point  to  point,  and  be  neatly  stitched 
on  both  sides  of  the  flag. 


52 


SPECIFICATIONS    FOR    FLAGS 


POST— Continued. 
Heading. 

To  be  of  duck,  3  inches  wide,  single  stitched  on  each  edge  with  linen 
thread,  and  interlined  with  jute  webbing.  To  have  a  staple  and  ring 
at  each  end  fastened  with  copper  rivets.  Ends  of  heading  to  be  securely 
whipped  with  linen  thread. 

Workmanship. 

All  seams  to  be  I  inch.  The  end  of  flag  to  be  turned  in  about  1  inch  in 
two  thicknesses  and  stitched  with  three  rows  of  stitching.  End  of  union 
where  joined  to  stripes  to  be  stitched  with  two  rows  of  stitching.  At  the 
upper  and  lower  corners  of  flag  next  to  heading  shall  be  placed  a  triangular 
stay  piece  of  bunting. 


STORM. 

Materials. 

To  be  made  of  red,  white,  and  blue  bunting;  white  muslin;  white  duck,  8 
ounce;  jute  webbing,  1£  inches  wide;  galvanized-iron  staple  and  ring, 
copper  rivets;  W.  B.  linen  thread,  No.  70;  and  sewing  cotton,  No.  50. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  9  feet  6  inches  fly  and  5  feet  hoist. 
Design. 

To  consist  of  13  horizontal  stripes  of  equal  width,  7  red  and  6  white,  each 
to  be  about  4f  inches  in  width,  alternating  red  and  white,  beginning  with 
red  at  the  top.  The  union  of  the  flag  will  be  of  blue  bunting,  placed  in 
the  upper  corner  next  to  the  heading;  the  hoist  will  be  about  32  inches  and 
the  fly  about  45|  inches,  and  will  contain  48  stars  of  white  muslin  arranged 
horizontally  in  six  rows,  8  stars  in  each  row.  Stars  to  rest  on  two  points, 
each  measuring  3f  inches  from  point  to  point,  and  be  neatly  stitched  on 
both  sides  of  the  flag. 

Heading. 

To  be  of  duck,  2  inches  wide,  single  stitched  on  each  edge  with  linen 
thread,  and  interlined  with  jute  webbing.  To  have  a  staple  and  ring  at 
each  end  fastened  with  copper  rivets.  Ends  of  heading  to  be  securely 
whipped  with  linen  thread. 

Workmanship. 

All  seams  to  be  %  inch.  The  end  of  flag  to  be  turned  in  about  £  inch  in 
two  thicknesses  and  stitched  with  3  rows  of  stitching.  End  of  union 
where  joined  to  stripes  to  be  stitched  with  2  rows  of  stitching.  At  the 
upper  and  lower  corners  of  flag  next  to  heading  shall  be  placed  a  triangular 
stay  piece  of  bunting. 


53 


SPECIFICATIONS    FOR    FLAGS 


RECRUITING. 

Materials. 

To  be  made  of  red,  white,  and  blue  bunting;  white  muslin;  white  duck, 
8-ounce;  jute  webbing,  1J  inches  wide;  poplar  lath;  galvanized-iron  staple 
and  ring;  copper  rivets;  W.  B.  linen  thread  No.  70;  and  sewing  cotton, 
No.  50. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  9  feet  6  inches  fly  and  5  feet  hoist. 
Design. 

To  consist  of  13  horizontal  stripes  of  equal  width,  7  red  and  6  white,  each 
to  be  about  4|  inches  in  width,  alternating  red  and  white,  beginning  with 
red  at  the  top.  The  union  of  the  flag  will  be  of  blue  bunting,  placed  in 
the  upper  corner  next  to  the  heading;  the  hoist  will  be  about  32  inches 
and  the  fly  about  45J  inches,  and  will  contain  48  stars  of  white  muslin  ar- 
ranged horizontally  in  six  rows,  8  stars  in  each  row.  Stars  to  rest  on  two 
points,  each  measuring  3f  inches  from  point  to  point,  and  be  neatly  stitched 
on  both  sides  of  the  flag. 
Lath. 

The  lath,  3  feet  6  inches  in  length,  2  inches  in  width,  £  inch  thick;  with 
nosed  edges,  covered  with  white  muslin,  the  open  end  of  which  extends 
3  inches  past  the  end  of  lath;  is  to  be  placed  in  the  center  of  the  flag  at  right 
angles  to  the  heading,  the  end  of  incased  lath  extending  up  into  the  top  of 
heading  and  fastened  with  copper  rivet  through  the  heading  and  lath. 
The  fourth  white  stripe  from  the  top  of  the  flag  is  to  be  double,  with  an  addi- 
tional row  of  stitching  2\  inches  from  the  lower  edge  of  union,  extending 
to  the  end  of  lath,  forming  a  pocket  into  which  the  incased  lath  is  inserted. 
Heading. 

To  be  of  duck,  2  inches  wide,  single  stitched  on  each  edge  with  linen 
thread,  and  interlined  with  jute  webbing.  To  have  a  staple  and  ring  at 
each  end  fastened  with  copper  rivets.  Ends  of  heading  to  be  securely 
whipped  with  linen  thread.  To  be  double  stitched  on  each  side  of  lath 
where  inserted  into  heading. 
Workmanship. 

All  seams  to  be  \  inch.  The  end  of  flag  to  be  turned  in  about  \  inch  in 
two  thicknesses  and  stitched  with  3  rows  of  stitching.  End  of  union  where 
joined  to  stripes  to  be  stitched  with  2  rows  of  stitching.  At  the  upper 
and  lower  corners  of  flag  next  to  heading  shall  be  placed  a  triangular  stay 
piece  of  bunting. 


ADVERTISING. 
Materials. 

To  be  made  of  blue  bunting;  white  muslin;  white  duck;  8-ounce;  black 
silesia;  jute  webbing,  \\  inches  wide;  poplar  lath;  spring  snap  hooks,  brass 
grommets  No.  2;  W.  B.  linen  thread  No.  70;  and  sewing  cotton  No.  50. 


54 


SPECIFICATIONS    FOR    FLAGS 


ADVERTISING— Continued. 
Dimensions. 

To  be  9  feet  6  inches  fly  and  5  feet  hoist. 
Design. 

To  be  of  two  thicknesses  of  bunting  and  have  the  inscription  "Men 
wanted  for  the  United  States  Army"  on  both  sides  of  the  flag  in  four  lines. 
The  letters  to  be  of  white  muslin  arranged  as  follows:  First  line,  "  Men 
wanted";  second  line,  "for  the";  third  line,  "  United  States";  fourth  line, 
"Army. "  The  first  and  fourth  lines  to  be  in  letters  about  8|  inches  high, 
placed  about  18  inches  from  each  end,  the  second  and  third  lines  to  be  in 
letters  about  4|  inches  high  and  placed  equidistant  between  the  first  and 
fourth  lines. 

Lath. 

The  lath,  3  feet  6  inches  in  length,  2  inches  in  width,  \  inch  thick;  with 
nosed  edges,  covered  with  black  silesia,  the  open  end  of  which  extends  3 
inches  past  the  end  of  lath;  is  to  be  placed  in  the  center  of  the  flag  at  right 
angles  to  the  heading,  the  end  of  incased  lath  extending  up  into  the  top  of 
heading  and  fastened  with  a  copper  rivet  through  the  heading  and  lath. 
The  black  silesia  cover  of  lath  to  be  securely  stitched  to  one  side  of  the  flag, 
with  a  single  row  of  stitching  on  each  side  of  lath. 

Heading. 

To  be  of  duck,  2  inches  wide,  single  stitched  on  each  edge  with  linen 
thread,  and  interlined  with  jute  webbing.  To  have  a  brass grommet  placed 
about  |  inch  from  each  end  and  a  spring  snap  hook  securely  sewed  on  head- 
ing 20  inches  from  each  end.  To  be  double  stitched  on  each  side  of  lath 
where  inserted  into  heading. 

Workmanship. 

All  seams  to  be  \  inch.  The  end  of  flag  to  be  turned  in  about  \  inch  in 
two  thicknesses  and  stitched  with  3  rows  of  stitching.  The  two  halves 
of  flag  to  be  fastened  together  with  a  double  row  of  stitching  on  each  side. 
At  the  upper  and  lower  corners  of  flag  next  to  heading  shall  be  placed  a 
triangular  stay  piece  of  blue  bunting. 


HOSPITAL. 

FOR  A  GENERAL  HOSPITAL. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  9  feet  fly  and  5  feet  hoist. 
Design. 

To  have  a  Geneva  cross  of  red  percale,  4  feet  high  and  4  feet  wide,  arms 
of  cross  to  be  16  inches  wide,  stitched  in  center  on  both  sides  of  flag. 


55 


SPECIFICATIONS    FOR    FLAGS 

HOSPITAL— Continued. 

FOR  A  FIELD  HOSPITAL. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  6  feet  fly  and  4  feet  hoist. 
Design. 

To  have  a  Geneva  cross  of  red  percale,  3  feet  high  and  3  feet  wide,  arms 
of  cross  to  be  12  inches  wide,  stitched  in  center  on  both  sides  of  flag. 
Materials. 

To  be  made  of  white  bunting;  red  percale,  fast  color;  white  duck,  8-ounce; 
white  muslin;  jute  webbing  1|  inches  wide;  galvanized-iron  staple  and  ring; 
copper  rivets;  W.  B.  linen  thread  No.  70;  and  sewing  cotton  No.  50. 
Heading. 

To  be  of  duck,  2  inches  wide,  single  stitched  on  each  side  with  linen 
thread,  and  interlined  with  jute  webbing.     To  have  a  staple  and  ring  at 
each  end  fastened  with  copper  rivets.     Ends  of  heading  to  be  securely 
whipped  with  linen  thread. 
Workmanship. 

All  seams  to  be  ■}  inch.  The  end  of  flag  to  be  turned  in  about  ^  inch  in 
two  thicknesses  and  stitched  with  2  rows  of  stitching.  At  the  upper  and 
lower  corners  of  flag  next  to  heading  to  be  placed  a  triangular  stay  piece 
of  white  bunting. 

V 
FIELD  ARMY. 

FOR  A  FIELD  ARMY. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  9  feet  fly  and  6  feet  hoist. 
Design. 

To  be  of  blue  bunting,  rectangular  in  shape,  with  a  figure  of  white  musliu 
4  feet  high  securely  stitched  in  center  on  both  sides  of  the  flag. 

FOR  A  DIVISION. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  6  feet  fly  and  4  feet  hoist. 
Design. 

To  be  of  blue  bunting,  rectangular  in  shape,  with  a  figure  of  white  muslin 
2  feet  high  securely  stitched  in  center  on  both  sides  of  the  flag. 

FOR  A  CAVALRY  DIVISION. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  6  feet  fly  and  4  feet  hoist. 
Design. 

To  be  of  yellow  bunting,  rectangular  in  shape,  with  a  figure  of  white 
muslin  2  feet  high  securely  stitched  in  center  on  both  sides  of  the  flag. 


5fi 


SPECIFICATIONS    FOR    FLAGS 

FIELD  ARMY— Continued. 

FOR  AN  AUXILIARY  DIVISION. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  6  feet  fly  and  4  feet  hoist. 
Design. 

To  be  a  strip  of  red  bunting  at  top  and  a  strip  of  orange  bunting  at  bottom, 
each  about  19£  inches  wide,  joined  to  a  strip  of  white  bunting  in  center 
about  9£  inches  wide,  rectangular  in  shape,  and  to  have  a  figure  of  white 
muslin  2  feet  high  securely  stitched  in  center  on  both  sides  of  the  flag. 

Materials. 

To  be  made  of  proper  color  bunting;  white  muslin;  olive-drab  silesia; 
leather  fasteners  2\  inches  loDg  and  §  inch  wide;  and  sewing  cotton  No.  50. 
Heading. 

To  be  formed  by  that  part  of  bunting  at  lance  end,  single  stitched  2\ 
inches  wide,  lined  with  olive-drab  silesia  or  white  muslin;  to  have  a  leather 
fastener  at  each  end  for  the  purpose  of  holding  the  flag  in  position  on  the 
lance. 
Workmanship. 

All  seams  to  be  \  inch.     End  of  flags  to  be  turned  in  about  £  inch  in  two 
thicknesses  and  stitched  with  two  rows  of  stitching. 
Lance. 

To  be  of  straight-grained  and  seasoned  ash,  fitted  with  an  adjustable  cone 
at  the  head  and  a  pointed  brass  ferrule  at  the  foot.  Total  length  about  9 
feet. 


CAMPS  OF  INSTRUCTION. 

FOR  A  DIVISION. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  6  feet  fly  and  4  feet  hoist. 
Design. 

To  be  of  red  or  blue  bunting,  rectangular  in  shape,  with  a  figure  of  white 
muslin  2  feet  high  securely  stitched  in  center  on  both  sides  of  the  flag. 

FOR  A  CAVALRY  DIVISION. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  6  feet  fly  and  4  feet  hoist. 

Design. 

To  be  of  red  or  blue  bunting,  rectangular  in  shape.  To  bear  in  center 
crossed  sabers  of  white  muslin  about  70  inches  long  in  two  pieces,  with  a 
figure  of  white  muslin  2  feet  high  placed  at  intersection  of  sabers;  sabers  and 
figure  securely  stitched  on  both  sides  of  the  flag. 


57 


SPECIFICATIONS    FOR    FLAGS 

CAMPS  OF  INSTRUCTION— Continued. 

FOR  AN  AUXILIARY  DIVISION. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  6  feet  fly  and  4  feet  hoist. 
Design. 

To  be  of  red  or  blue  bunting  in  two  strips,  each  about  19 \  inches  wide, 
joined  to  a  strip  of  white  bunting  in  the  center  about  9£  inches  wide.  To 
be  rectangular  in  shape,  and  to  have  a  figure  of  white  muslin  2  feet  high 
securely  stitched  in  the  center  on  both  sides  of  the  flag. 

FOR  A  PROVISIONAL  DIVISION. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  6  feet  fly  and  4  feet  hoist. 
Design. 

To  be  of  red  or  blue  bunting,  rectangular  in  shape,  made  of  two  thicknesses 
of  bunting  fastened  together  with  two  rows  of  stitching  on  each  side.  To 
have  the  inscription  u Provisional  division"  in  letters  of  white  muslin  6 
inches  high  arranged  in  two  rows  and  neatly  stitched  on  both  sides  of  the 
flag. 

FOR  A  CHIEF  UMPIRE. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  6  feet  fly  and  4  feet  hoist. 
Design. 

To  be  of  white  bunting,  rectangular  in  shape,  crossed  diagonally  from 
corner  to  corner  with  two  stripes  of  red  percale  8  inches  wide  securely 
stitched  on  both  sides  of  the  flag. 

Materials. 

To  be  made  of  proper  color  bunting;  percale  of  fast  color;  white  muslin; 
olive-drab  silesia;  leather  fasteners  2\  inches  long  and  \  inch  wide;  and 
sewing  cotton  No.  50. 

Heading. 

To  be  formed  by  that  part  of  bunting  at  lance  end,  single  stitched  2\ 
inches  wide,  lined  with  olive-drab  silesia  or  white  muslin;  to  have  a  leather 
fastener  at  each  end  for  the  purpose  of  holding  the  flag  in  position  on  the 
lance. 

Workmanship. 

All  seams  to  be  \  inch.  End  of  flag  to  be  turned  in  about  \  inch  in  two 
thicknesses  and  stitched  with  two  rows  of  stitching. 

Lance. 

To  be  of  straight-grained  and  seasoned  ash,  fitted  with  an  adjustable  cone 
at  head  and  a  pointed  brass  ferrule  at  the  foot.    Total  length  about  9  feet. 


58 


SPECIFICATIONS    FOR    FLAGS 

AUTOMOBILE. 

FOR  A  MAJOR  GENERAL. 

Design. 

To  be  of  red  bunting,  with  two  stars  of  white  muslin,  each  measuring  6|- 
inches  from  point  to  point  securely  stitched  in  center  on  both  sides  of  flag; 
stars  resting  on  two  points  and  placed  equidistant. 

FOR  A  BRIGADIER  GENERAL. 

Design. 

To  be  of  red  bunting,  with  a  star  of  white  muslin  measuring  6f  inches 
from  point  to  point,  resting  on  two  points,  securely  stitched  in  center  on 
both  sides  of  the  flag. 

FOR  AN  ARTILLERY  DISTRICT  COMMANDER. 

Design. 

To  be  of  red  bunting,  bearing  in  center  two  crossed  cannons  of  yellow 
muslin,  about  16^  inches  long,  with  a  medallion  at  their  intersection  in  red, 
and  a  projectile  of  yellow  muslin  in  center  of  medallion.  Crossed  cannons 
and  projectile  securely  stitched  on  both  sides  of  the  flag. 

FOR  A  CHIEF  UMPIRE  AT  MANEUVERS. 

Design. 

To  be  of  white  bunting,  crossed  diagonally  from  corner  to  corner  with 
two  stripes  of  red  percale  3  inches  wide,  securely  stitched  on  both  sides  of 
the  flag. 

Materials. 

To  be  made  of  proper  color  bunting;  white  muslin;  yellow  muslin;  percale 
of  fast  color;  leather  fasteners  2  inches  long  and  £  inch  wide;  and  sewing 
cotton  No.  50. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  rectangular  in  shape,  2  feet  2  inches  fly  and  1  foot  6  inches  hoist. 
Heading. 

To  be  formed  by  that  part  of  bunting  at  lance  end,  single  stitched  2\ 
inches  wide,  lined  with  white  muslin,  the  muslin  to  be  turned  in  at  ends 
and  neatly  stitched.  To  have  a  leather  fastener  securely  stitched  on 
each  end. 

Workmanship. 

End  of  flag  to  be  turned  in  about  ^  inch  in  two  thicknesses  and  stitched 
with  two  rows  of  stitching. 

Lance. 

To  be  of  best  quality  ash,  finished  at  the  top  with  a  wooden  acorn  and 
at  the  foot  a  brass-pointed  ferrule.     Total  length  about  4  feet  9  inches. 


59 


SPECIFICATIONS    FOR    FLAGS 


FOR  A  CHAPLAIN. 

Materials. 

To  be  made  of  blue  bunting;  white  muslin;  white  duck,  8  ounce;  brass 
grommets  No.  2;  and  sewing  cotton  No.  50. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  3  feet  fly  and  2  feet  hoist. 
Design. 

The  flag  to  be  of  blue  bunting,  with  a  Latin  cross  18  inches  high  and  3 
inches  wide,  of  white  muslin,  securely  stitched  in  center  on  both  sides  of 
the  flag. 

Heading. 

To  be  of  duck  If  inches  wide,  single  stitched  on  each  edge.  To  have  a 
brass  grommet  at  each  end,  about  1  inch  from  end. 

Workmanship. 

End  of  flag  to  be  turned  in  about  £  inch  in  two  thicknesses  and  stitched 
with  two  rows  of  stitching. 

V 

AMBULANCE. 
Materials. 

To  be  made  of  white  bunting;  red  percale;  white  muslin;  leather  fasteners 
2  inches  long  and  \  inch  wide;  and  sewing  cotton  No.  50. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  2  feet  4  inches  fly  and  1  foot  4  inches  hoist. 
Design. 

To  have  a  Geneva  cross  of  red  percale,  1  foot  high  and  1  foot  wide,  arms 
of  cross  to  be  4  inches  wide,  stitched  in  center  on  both  sides  of  flag. 

Heading. 

To  be  formed  by  that  part  of  bunting  at  lance  end,  single  stitched  2  inches 
wide,  lined  with  white  muslin,  the  muslin  to  be  turned  in  at  ends  and 
neatly  stitched.     To  have  a  leather  fastener  securely  stitched  on  each  end. 

Workmanship. 

End  of  flag  to  be  turned  in  about  \  inch  in  two  thicknesses  and  stitched 
with  two  rows  of  stitching. 


<;o 


SPECIFICATIONS    FOR    COLORS 


NATIONAL,    FOR    ENGINEERS,    INFANTRY,    COAST    ARTILLERY, 
AND  PHILIPPINE  SCOUTS. 

Materials. 

To  be  made  of  red,  white,  and  blue  bunting;  white  muslin;  black  silesia; 
yellow  silk  knotted  fringe  2\  inches  deep;  leather  fasteners  2\  inches  long 
and  \  inch  wide;  sewing  silk  "A";  and  sewing  cotton  No.  50. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  5  feet  6  inches  fly  and  4  feet  4  inches  hoist. 

Design. 

To  consist  of  13  horizontal  stripes  of  equal  width,  7  red  and  6  white,  each 
to  be  about  4  inches  in  width,  alternating  red  and  white,  beginning  with 
red  at  the  top.  The  union  of  the  color  will  be  of  blue  bunting,  placed  in 
the  upper  corner  next  to  the  heading;  the  hoist  will  be  about  28  inches  and 
the  fly  30  inches,  and  will  contain  48  stars  of  white  muslin  arranged  hori- 
zontally in  six  rows,  8  stars  in  each  row.  Stars  to  rest  on  two  points,  each 
measuring  about  2\  inches  from  point  to  point,  and  be  neatly  stitched  on 
both  sides  of  the  color. 
Heading. 

To  be  same  color  bunting  as  that  part  of  color  at  lance  end,  single  stitched 
3  inches  wide,  the  upper  part  to  be  interlined  with  black  silesia,  and  the 
lower  part  to  be  interlined  with  white  muslin.     To  have  a  leather  fastener 
securely  stitched  at  each  end. 
Trimming. 

To  be  trimmed  on  three  sides  with  yellow  silk  knotted  fringe,  stitched 
with  scarlet  silk.  A  worsted  cord  and  tassels,  red,  white,  and  blue,  inter- 
mixed, total  length  8  feet  6  inches,  to  accompany  each  color. 

Workmanship. 

All  seams  to  be  \  inch.  The  end  of  color  to  be  turned  in  about  £  inch 
and  stitched  with  two  rows  of  stitching.  End  of  union  where  joined  to 
stripes  to  be  stitched  with  two  rows  of  stitching. 

Lettering  Band. 

The  official  designation  of  the  battalion  of  Engineers,  Philippine  Scouts, 
the  regiment  of  Infantry,  or  the  Artillery  District,  to  be  engraved  in  block 
letters  \  inch  in  height  on  a  silver  band  f  inch  in  width  and  -fa  inch  in 
thickness,  the  band  to  be  placed  at  a  point  about  3  inches  from  edge  of 
fringe.  Numeral  used  to  designate  number  of  battalion,  regiment,  or 
district. 

Lance. 

To  be  of  best  quality  ash,  straight  grained,  free  from  knots,  and  well 
polished;  to  have  a  nickel-plated  spearhead  and  at  the  foot  a  nickel-plated 
ferrule,  total  length  9  feet;  to  be  1£  inches  in  diameter  at  a  point  36  inches 
from  the  upper  edge  of  the  ferrule,  tapering  both  ways  so  as  to  be  1-fa  inches 
in  diameter  at  the  points  next  to  the  ferrule  and  spearhead;  screwhead  to 
be  carefully  countersunk  flush  with  the  metal  and  smoothly  finished. 


61 


SPECIFICATIONS    FOR    COLORS 


CAMP. 

Materials. 

To  be  made  of  white  bunting,  white  muslin,  and  sewing  cotton  No.  50. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  20  inches  fly  and  18  inches  hoist. 

Design. 

To  consist  of  13  horizontal  stripes  of  equal  width,  7  red  and  6  white,  each 
to  be  about  1^  inches  in  width,  alternating  red  and  white,  beginning  with 
red  at  the  top.  The  union  of  the  color  will  be  blue  and  placed  in  the  upper 
corner  next  to  the  heading.  The  hoist  will  be  about  10  inches  and  the  fly 
about  8f  inches  and  will  contain  48  stars,  arranged  horizontally  in  6  rows, 
8  stars  to  each  row.  Stars  to  rest  on  two  points  measuring  about  £  inch 
from  point  to  point.  Entire  design  to  be  produced  by  dyeing  the  blue 
union  and  red  stripes  on  white  bunting. 

Heading. 

To  be  formed  by  turning  over  the  end  of  color  of  sufficient  width  to  admit 
the  lance.  To  be  stitched  with  one  row  of  stitching  and  lined  with  white 
muslin.     Ends  of  muslin  to  be  turned  in  and  neatly  felled. 

Workmanship. 

The  end  of  color  to  be  turned  in  about  f  inch,  in  two  thicknesses  and 
stitched  with  two  rows  of  stitching. 

Lance. 

To  be  straight-grained  and  seasoned  ash,  fitted  with  an  adjustable  cone 
at  the  head  and  a  pointed  brass  ferrule  at  the  foot.  Total  length  about  8 
feet. 


62 


SPECIFICATIONS    FOR    STANDARDS 


NATIONAL,  FOR  CAVALRY  AND  FIELD  ARTILLERY. 

Materials. 

To  be  made  of  red,  white,  and  blue  bunting;  white  muslin,  black  silesia; 
yellow  silk  knotted  fringe  2^  inches  deep;  leather  fasteners  1\  inches  long 
and  |  inch  wide;  sewing  cotton  No.  50;  and  sewing  silk  "A." 

Dimensions. 

To  be  4  feet  fly  and  3  feet  hoist. 

Design. 

To  consist  of  13  horizontal  stripes  of  equal  width,  7  red  and  6  white,  each 
to  be  about  2\  inches  in  width,  alternating  red  and  white,  beginning  with 
red  at  the  top.  The  union  of  the  standard  will  be  of  blue  bunting,  placed  in 
the  upper  corner  next  to  the  heading.  The  hoist  will  be  about  19^  inches 
and  the  fly  about  22  inches  and  will  contain  48  stars  of  white  muslin  ar- 
ranged horizontally  in  six  rows,  8  stars  in  each  row.  Stars  to  rest  on  two 
points,  each  measuring  \\  inches  from  point  to  point,  and  be  neatly  stitched 
on  both  sides  of  the  standard. 

Heading. 

To  be  of  same  color  bunting  as  that  part  of  standard  at  lance  end,  single 
stitched  2\  inches  wide;  the  upper  part  to  be  interlined  with  black  silesia 
and  the  lower  part  with  white  muslin.  To  have  a  leather  fastener  securely 
stitched  at  each  end. 

Trimming. 

To  be  trimmed  on  three  sides  with  yellow  silk  knotted  fringe,  stitched 
with  scarlet  silk. 

Workmanship. 

All  seams  to  be  \  inch.  The  end  of  standard  to  be  turned  in  about  \ 
inch  and  stitched  with  two  rows  of  stitching.  End  of  union  where  joined 
to  stripes  to  be  stitched  with  two  rows  of  stitching. 

Lettering  Band. 

The  official  designation  of  the  regiment  to  be  engraved  in  block  letters 
\  inch  in  height  on  a  silver  band  f  inch  in  width  and  ^  inch  in  thickness; 
the  band  to  be  placed  at  a  point  about  3  inches  from  edge  of  fringe.  Nu- 
meral used  to  designate  number  of  regiment. 

Lance. 

To  be  of  best  quality  of  ash,  straight  grained,  free  from  knots  and  well 
polished;  to  have  a  nickel-plated  spearhead,  and  at  the  foot  a  nickel-plated 
ferrule;  total  length  9  feet  6  inches;  to  be  \\  inches  in  diameter  at  a  point 
30  inches  from  the  upper  edge  of  the  ferrule,  tapering  both  ways,  so  as  to  be 
1  inch  in  diameter  at  a  point  next  to  the  ferrule,  and  f  inch  in  diameter  at 
a  point  next  to  the  spearhead;  screw  heads  to  be  carefully  countersunk 
flush  with  the  metal  and  smoothly  finished. 


63 


SPECIFICATIONS    FOR    PENNANTS 

FIELD  ARMY. 

FOR  A  BRIGADE. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  5  feet  fly  and  4  feet  hoist. 
Design. 

To  be  of  blue  bunting,  cut  swallow-tailed  about  20  inches  to  the  fork, 
with  a  figure  12  inches  high  on  upper  portion  of  pennant,  and  a  figure  18 
inches  high  on  lower  portion  of  pennant,  both  of  white  muslin,  securely 
stitched  in  center  about  6  inches  from  upper  and  lower  edges,  on  both 
sides  of  the  pennant. 

FOR  AN  ARTILLERY  BRIGADE. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  5  feet  fly  and  4  feet  hoist. 
Design. 

To  be  of  red  bunting,  cut  swallow-tailed  about  20  inches  to  the  fork, 
with  a  figure  of  white  muslin  18  inches  high,  securely  stitched  in  the  cen- 
ter on  both  sides  of  the  pennant. 

FOR  A  CAVALRY  BRIGADE. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  5  feet  fly  and  4  feet  hoist. 
Design. 

To  be  of  yellow  bunting,  cut  swallow-tailed  about  20  inches  to  the  fork, 
with  a  figure  12  inches  high  on  upper  portion  of  pennant  and  a  figure  18 
inches  high  on  lower  portion  of  pennant,  both  of  white  muslin,  securely 
stitched  in  center  about  6  inches  from  upper  and  lower  edges  on  both  sides 
of  the  pennant. 

FOR  A  QUARTERMASTER  SUPPLY  DEPOT  AND  TRAIN. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  6  feet  fly  and  4  feet  hoist. 
Design. 

To  be  of  red,  white,  and  blue  bunting,  triangular  in  shape.  The  piece 
of  white  bunting,  diamond  shaped,  measuring  72  inches  in  length  and  24 
inches  at  its  widest  part,  to  bear  in  center  the  insignia  of  the  Quartermaster 
Corps  of  blue  percale,  to  measure  about  13|  inches  in  diameter  from  head 
of  eagle  to  base  of  wheel.  Center  of  hub  of  wheel  to  be  of  red  percale. 
To  have  a  figure  of  blue  percale  10  inches  high,  placed  about  21  inches 
from  heading  to  center  of  figure.  The  insignia  and  figure  to  be  securely 
stitched  on  both  sides  of  the  pennant.  The  upper  corner  of  pennant  next 
to  heading  to  be  of  red  bunting,  triangular  in  shape,  24  inches  wide  at  head- 
ing, leading  to  a  point  at  widest  part  of  diamond,  a  distance  of  36  inches, 
and  stitched  thereto.  The  lower  corner  of  pennant  next  to  heading  to  be 
of  blue  bunting,  triangular  in  shape,  24  inches  wide  at  heading,  leading  to 
a  point  at  widest  part  of  diamond,  a  distance  of  36  inches,  and  stitched 
thereto. 


64 


SPECIFICATIONS    FOR    PENNANTS 

FIELD  ARMY— Continued. 

FOR  AN  AMMUNITION  SUPPLY  DEPOT  AND  TRAIN. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  6  feet  fly  and  4  feet  hoist. 
Design. 

To  be  of  red  bunting,  triangular  in  shape,  with  a  figure  of  white  muslin 
12  inches  high,  securely  stitched  in  center  on  both  sides  of  the  pennant, 
about  22  inches  from  heading  to  center  of  figure. 

Materials. 

To  be  made  of  proper  color  bunting;  percale  of  fast  color;  white  muslin; 
olive-drab  silesia;  leather  fasteners,  2£  inches  long  and  £  inch  wide;  and 
sewing  cotton  No.  50. 
Heading. 

To  be  formed  by  that  part  of  bunting  at  lance  end,  single  stitched,  2J 
inches  wide,  lined  with  olive-drab  silesia  or  white  muslin;  to  have  a  leather 
fastener  at  each  end  for  the  purpose  of  holding  the  pennant  in  position  on 
the  lance. 
Workmanship. 

All  seams  to  be  £  inch.  End  of  pennant  to  be  turned  in  about  \  inch 
in  two  thicknesses  and  stitched  with  two  rows  of  stitching. 

Lance. 

To  be  of  straight-grained  and  seasoned  ash,  fitted  with  an  adjustable  cone 
at  the  head,  and  a  pointed  brass  ferrule  at  the  foot.  Total  length,  about 
9  feet. 

V 

CAMPS  OF  INSTRUCTION. 

FOR  A  BRIGADE. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  5  feet  fly  and  4  feet  hoist. 
Design. 

To  be  of  red  or  blue  bunting,  cut  swallow-tailed  about  20  inches  to  the 
fork.  To  have  a  figure  12  inches  high  on  upper  portion  of  pennant,  and  a 
figure  18  inches  high  on  lower  portion  of  pennant,  both  of  white  muslin, 
securely  stitched  in  the  center  about  6  inches  from  upper  and  lower  edges 
on  both  sides  of  the  pennant. 

FOR  AN  ARTILLERY  BRIGADE. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  5  feet  fly  and  4  feet  hoist. 
Design. 

To  be  of  red  or  blue  bunting,  cut  swallow-tailed  about  20  inches  to  the 
fork.  To  bear  in  center  crossed  cannons  of  white  muslin,  about  50  inches 
long  in  two  pieces,  with  a  figure  of  white  muslin  18  inches  high  placed  at 
intersection  of  cannons.  Cannons  and  figures  securely  stitched  on  both 
sides  of  the  pennant. 


65 


SPECIFICATIONS    FOR    PENNANTS 

CAMPS  OF  INSTRUCTION— Continued. 

FOR  A  CAVALRY  BRIGADE. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  5  feet  fly  and  4  feet  hoist. 
Design. 

To  be  of  red  or  blue  bunting,  cut  swallow-tailed  about  20  inches  to  the 
fork.  To  bear  in  center  crossed  sabers  of  white  muslin  about  55  inches 
long,  in  two  pieces,  a  figure  12  inches  high  on  upper  portion  of  pennant, 
and  a  figure  18  inches  high  on  lower  portion  of  pennant,  both  of  white  muslin, 
placed  at  intersection  of  sabers  about  6  inches  from  upper  and  lower  edges  of 
pennant.    Sabers  and  figures  securely  stitched  on  both  sides  of  the  pennant. 

FOR  A  QUARTERMASTER  SUPPLY  DEPOT  AND  TRAIN. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  6  feet  fly  and  4  feet  hoist. 
Design. 

To  be  of  red  or  blue  bunting,  triangular  in  shape.  To  bear  in  center 
the  insignia  of  the  Quartermaster  Corps  of  white  muslin,  measuring  about 
13|  inches  from  head  of  eagle  to  base  of  wheel,  placed  about  36  inches  from 
heading  to  center  of  wheel.  To  have  a  figure  of  white  muslin  10  inches 
high  placed  in  center  about  18  inches  from  heading  to  center  of  figure. 
Insignia  and  figure  to  be  securely  stitched  on  both  sides  of  the  pennant. 

FOR  AN  AMMUNITION  SUPPLY  DEPOT  AND  TRAIN. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  6  feet  fly  and  4  feet  hoist. 
Design. 

To  be  of  red  or  blue  bunting,  triangular  in  shape.  To  bear  in  center 
the  insignia  of  the  Ordnance  Department  of  white  muslin  measuring  about 
15  inches  from  bottom  of  shell  to  top  of  flame,  placed  about  36  inches  from 
heading  to  center  of  shell.  To  have  a  figure  of  white  muslin  10  inches 
high,  placed  in  center  about  18  inches  from  heading  to  center  of  figure. 
Insignia  and  figure  to  be  securely  stitched  on  both  sides  of  the  pennant. 

Materials. 

To  be  made  of  proper  color  bunting;  percale  of  fast  color;  white  muslin; 
olive  drab  silesia;  leather  fasteners  2\  inches  long  and  \  inch  wide;  and  sew- 
ing cotton  No.  50. 

Heading. 

To  be  formed  by  that  part  of  bunting  at  lance  end,  single  stitched  1\  inches 
wide,  lined  with  olive  drab  silesia  or  white  muslin;  to  have  a  leather  fastener 
at  each  end  for  the  purpose  of  holding  the  pennant  in  position  on  the  lance. 
Workmanship. 

All  seams  to  be  \  inch.     End  of  pennant  to  be  turned  in  about  \  inch  in 
two  thicknesses  and  stitched  with  two  rows  of  stitching. 
Lance. 

To  be  of  straight-grained  and  seasoned  ash,  fitted  with  an  adjustable  cone 
at  head  and  a  pointed  brass  ferrule  at  the  foot.     Total  length  about  9  feet. 


«f, 


SPECIFICATIONS    FOR    GUIDONS 


FOR  CAVALRY. 

Materials. 

To  be  made  of  red  and  white  bunting;  red  and  white  percale;  white  mus- 
lin; leather  fasteners  2  inches  long  and  \  inch  wide;  sewing  cotton  No.  50. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  3  feet  5  inches  fly  and  2  feet  3  inches  hoist,  cut  swallow-tailed  15 
inches  to  the  fork. 

Design. 

Upper  half  to  be  of  red  bunting  and  the  lower  half  to  be  of  white  bunting, 
joined  with  a  £-inch  seam.  The  upper  half  to  have  the  number  of  the  regi- 
ment in  white  percale,  and  the  lower  half  the  letter  of  the  troop  in  red 
percale,  stitched  in  center  on  both  sides  of  the  guidon.  Number  and  letter 
to  be  block  shaped,  4f  inches  high. 

Heading. 

To  be  formed  by  that  part  of  bunting  at  lance  end,  single  stitched  2\ 
inches  wide,  lined  with  white  muslin,  the  muslin  to  be  turned  in  at  ends 
and  neatly  stitched.  To  have  a  leather  fastener  securely  stitched  on  each 
end. 

Lance. 

To  be  of  best  quality  ash,  straight  grained,  free  from  knots,  and  well 
polished;  to  have  a  nickel-plated  spearhead,  and  at  the  foot  a  nickel-plated 
ferrule;  screwheads  to  be  carefully  countersunk  flush  with  the  metal  and 
smoothly  finished;  total  length,  9  feet.  To  be  of  1£  inches  diameter  at  a 
point  28  inches  from  the  upper  edge  of  ferrule,  tapering  both  ways,  so  as 
to  be  1  inch  in  diameter  at  the  point  next  to  the  ferrule  and  £  inch  in  di- 
ameter at  the  point  next  to  the  spearhead. 


FOR  FIELD  ARTILLERY. 

Materials. 

To  be  made  of  red  bunting;  yellow  and  white  muslin;  leather  fasteners 
2  inches  long  and  ^  inch  wide;  and  sewing  cotton  No.  50. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  3  feet  5  inches  fly  and  2  feet  3  inches  hoist,  cut  swallow-tailed  15 
inches  to  the  fork. 

Design. 

To  have  securely  stitched  on  both  sides  of  guidon  in  the  center  crossed 
cannons  of  yellow  muslin,  measuring  about  14£  inches  in  length.  The 
number  of  regiment  to  be  placed  in  the  upper  angle  and  the  letter  of  the 
battery  in  the  lower  angle,  both  to  be  of  yellow  muslin,  block  shaped,  4| 
inches  high,  securely  stitched  on  both  sides  of  the  guidon. 


67 


SPECIFICATIONS    FOR    GUIDONS 


FOR  FIELD  ARTILLERY— Continued. 

Heading. 

To  be  formed  by  that  part  of  bunting  at  lance  end,  single  stitched  2\ 
inches  wide,  lined  with  white  muslin,  the  muslin  to  be  turned  in  at  ends 
and  neatly  stitched.  To  have  a  leather  fastener  securely  stitched  on  each 
end. 

Lance. 

To  be  of  |best  quality  ash,  straight  grained,  free  from  knots,  and  well 
polished;  to  have  a  nickel-plated  spearhead,  and  at  the  foot  a  nickel-plated 
ferrule ;  screw  heads  to  be  carefully  countersunk  flush  with  the  metal  and 
smoothly  finished;  total  length  9  feet.  To  be  1^  inches  in  diameter  at  a 
point  28  inches  from  the  upper  edge  of  ferrule,  tapering  both  ways,  so  as 
to  be  1  inch  in  diameter  at  the  point  next  to  the  ferrule  and  £  inch  in 
diameter  at  the  point  next  to  the  spearhead. 


FOR  ENGINEERS. 

Materials. 

To  be  made  of  red  bunting;  white  muslin;  white  percale;  leather  fasteners 
2  inches  long  and  \  inch  wide;  and  sewing  cotton  No.  50. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  triangular  in  shape,  4  feet  fly  and  2  feet  3  inches  hoist. 
Design. 

To  bear  in  center  the  design  of  a  castle  in  white  percale,  about  14  inches 
in  length  and  10^  inches  in  height,  placed  about  14  inches  from  heading  to 
center  of  castle,  with  the  letter  of  the  company  in  white  percale,  block 
shaped,  4|  inches  high,  placed  above  the  center  tower  of  the  castle.  The 
castle  and  letter  to  be  securely  stitched  on  both  sides  of  the  guidon.  The 
outline  of  the  castle,  windows,  doors,  and  steps  to  be  produced  by  overlock 
stitching  with  black  cotton. 
Heading. 

To  be  formed  by  that  part  of  bunting  at  lance  end,  single  stitched,  2\ 
inches  wide,  lined  with  white  muslin,  the  musiin  to  be  turned  in  at  ends 
and  neatly  stitched.     To  have  a  leather  fastener  securely  stitched  on  each 
end. 
Lance. 

To  be  of  best  quality  ash,  straight  grained,  free  from  knots,  and  well 
polished;  to  have  a  nickel-plated  spearhead  and  at  the  foot  a  nickel-plated 
ferrule;  screw  heads  to  be  carefully  countersunk  flush  with  the  metal  and 
smoothly  finished;  total  length,  9  feet.  To  be  \\  inches  in  diameter  at  a 
point  28  inches  from  the  upper  edge  of  ferrule,  tapering  both  ways  so  as 
to  be  1  inch  in  diameter  at  the  point  next  to  the  ferrule  and  }  inch  in 
diameter  at  the  point  next  to  the  spearhead. 


SPECIFICATIONS    FOR    GUIDONS 


FOR  SIGNAL  CORPS. 

Materials. 

To  be  made  of  orange  bunting;  red  and  white  percale;  yellow  and  white 
muslin;  leather  fasteners  2  inches  long  and  \  inch  wide;  and  sewing  cotton 
No.  50. 

Dimensions. 

To  be  3  feet  5  inches  fly  and  2  feet  3  inches  hoist,  cut  swallow-tailed  15 
inches  to  the  fork. 

Design. 

To  have  securely  stitched  on  both  sides  in  the  center  the  device  of  the 
Signal  Corps.  The  crossed  flags  to  be  of  white  percale,  6  inches  square, 
with  a  2-inch  square  of  red  percale  in  the  center  of  each.  The  staffs  to  be 
of  yellow  muslin  17  inches  in  length,  including  lance  head,  and  \  inch 
wide.  To  have  the  letter  of  the  company  in  white  percale,  block  shaped, 
4^  inches  high,  placed  above  the  center  of  crossed  flags  4^  inehes  from  top 
of  guidon,  and  stitched  on  both  sides. 

Heading. 

To  be  formed  by  that  part  of  bunting  at  lance  end,  single  stitched,  2\ 
inches  wide,  lined  with  white  muslin,  the  muslin  to  be  turned  in  at  ends 
and  neatly  stitched.  To  have  a  leather  fastener  securely  stitched  on  each 
end. 

Lance. 

To  be  of  best  quality  ash,  straight  grained,  free  from  knots,  and  well 
polished;  to  have  a  nickel-plated  spearhead,  and  at  the  foot  a  nickel-plated 
ferrule;  screw  heads  to  be  carefully  counter-sunk  flush  with  the  metal  and 
smoothly  finished;  total  length,  9  feet.  To  be  1\  inches  in  diameter  at  a 
point  28  inches  from  the  upper  edge  of  ferrule,  tapering  both  ways  so  as 
to  be  1  inch  in  diameter  at  the  point  next  to  the  ferrule  and  {  inch  in 
diameter  at  the  point  next  to  the  spearhead. 


CASES. 

Each  of  the  above,  when  rolled  on  the  lance,  to  have  a  case  made  of  olive- 
drab  duck,  to  fit  easily  over  the  flag,  color,  guidon,  or  standard. 

In  all  points  not  covered  by  these  specifications  to  be  like  and  equal  to 
the  standard  samples  in  all  respects. 

J.  B.  ALESHIRE, 

Quartermaster  General. 
War  Department, 

Office  of  the  Quartermaster  General  of  the  Army. 

361596. 


COAT  OF  ARMS. 

The  official  coat  of  arms  of  the  United  States,  in  proper  colors,  is  as 
follows:  Argent,  six  pallets  gules,  a  chief  azure,  borne  on  the  breast  of 
an  American  eagle  displayed  proper,  holding  in  his  dexter  talon  an  olive 
branch  with  13  fruits;  in  his  sinister  a  sheaf  of  as  many  arrows  all  proper; 
above  his  head  a  sky  azure  charged  with  as  many  mullets  of  the  field,  1, 
4,  3,  4,  1,  with  a  halo  of  rays  or,  and  encircled  with  clouds  proper;  in  his 
beak  a  scroll  of  the  last  with  the  motto,  "E  Pluribus  Unum." 


70 


UNIVERSITY  OF  CALIFORNIA  LIBRARY 
BERKELEY 

Return  to  desk  from  which  borrowed. 
This  book  is  DUE  on  the  last  date  stamped  below. 

8faySTCF 

7lan'59Ml* 

m 

LD  21-100m-ll,'49(B714e 

816)476 

LIBRARY  USE 

RETURN  TO  DESK  FROM  WHICH  BORROWED 

LOAN  DEPT. 

THIS  BOOK  IS  DUE  BEFORE  CLOSING  TIME 
ON  LAST  DATE  STAMPED  BELOW 

Llfif?A£Y  ll<5P 

■— .,..—  —  ..  . 

NOV    S  WK$ 

K^Q  L 

o 

NUI/    3*63-5 

PM 

aasjrisaaf         o-ssggs^u. 

